Nickerson Seed Specialist - North Midlands

Due to continued business needs, an opportunity has arisen for a Seed Sales Specialist to join Nickerson, covering the North Midlands.

The role offers the opportunity to work with an established customer base while developing new business opportunities across the region.

About the company

Nickerson is a leading UK seed business, providing farmers with high-quality seed and trusted technical expertise. As part of the Limagrain Group, one of the world's largest seed companies, Nickerson combines cutting-edge plant breeding with a practical understanding of UK farming. Through a nationwide network of Seed Specialists, we work closely with growers to deliver innovative seed solutions and expert advice across cereals, oilseeds, pulses, maize, forage and environmental crops.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed annual sales targets across product groups, varieties, and brands.

• Develop and implement a territory business plan focused on account growth and retention.

• Produce accurate sales forecasts by customer, species, and variety.

• Promote and sell the company's product portfolio to farmers and key accounts.

• Organise and manage demonstration sites, trade shows, and customer events.

• Plan and deliver farmer meetings, presentations, and technical demonstrations.

• Create targeted marketing lists and support market intelligence gathering.

• Process orders and assist with the setup of new customer accounts.

Person Specification

• Has experience in agricultural sales, agronomy, or a related sector.

• Possesses excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Is commercially driven, with a proven ability to achieve sales targets.

• Can effectively plan and manage their own workload.

• Has a proactive, professional, and customer-focused approach.

• Holds a full UK driving licence.

How to Apply

A full job description is available on request. The closing date for this position is Friday 18th September 2026.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss the role further, please contact:

• Cathy Billington, HR Officer: catherine.billington@limagrain.co.uk

• Sean Lovegreen, Director of Sales: sean.lovegreen@nickerson.co.uk